Executive Director, Niagara History Center Job Location:
Lockport, NY
Salary Range or Hourly Rate:
Annual salary in the range of $40,000 to $45,000
Job Description:
The Niagara History Center is seeking a qualified individual to serve as its Executive Director. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree with commensurate work/life experience in history, communications, museum studies, non-profit management or for-profit management. Candidates should be proficient in computer knowledge and skills, and possess creative problem-solving skills. Compensation includes annual salary in the range of $40,000 to $45,000, employer-paid health insurance, and paid vacation.
Interested individuals are to submit a letter of application and resume with references to: Search Committee, Niagara History Center, 215 Niagara Street, Lockport, NY 14094 or email to .
Minimum Requirements:
Location: Niagara History Center (NHC) Complex
Job Title: Executive Director
Reports To: NHC Board of Directors
Status: Full time (40 Hours per Week)
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Manage the Niagara History Center and Erie Canal Discovery Center, including, but not limited to:
- Strategic Leadership:
- Establish long-term planning for the maintenance and preservation of all NHC buildings and facilities.
- Establish a clear vision for the organization and assist with long-range strategic planning for implementation of that vision.
- Board Relations:
- Involve Board members in all decisions impacting the future of NHC.
- Assist the Board to identify community members to serve on the Board, orient new Board members, and attend Board meetings.
- Financial Management and Fundraising:
- Prepare grant applications, manage grant projects, propose an annual budget, and prepare monthly financial reports for the Board.
- Manage all accounts payable and receivable.
- Membership & Communications:
- Design and oversee an ongoing membership recruitment and retention program.
- Maintain an electronic membership database.
- Human Resources & Administration:
- Work with the Executive Committee to evaluate staff members.
- Set performance standards, create annual goals, conduct annual staff evaluations, maintain personnel records.
- Community Relations:
- Represent NHC and advocate its mission to external audiences including community organizations, schools, all levels of government, and museum and non-profit communities.
- Maintain positive relationships with the City and Town of Lockport, Niagara County, and other community partners.
- Exhibits and Education:
- Create and maintain standards of excellence for all collections, exhibits, and education efforts of the NHC.
- Manage the visitor experience before, during, and after their visit.
- Research & Analysis:
- Develop a program for sharing the results of research and analysis by staff and volunteers that enables easy access, while respecting confidentiality and the integrity of NHC collections.
- Establish and oversee the methods for conducting historical and genealogical research.
Qualifications:
- Education Level: Associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree, or commensurate life experience, in museum studies, history, or non-profit/for-profit management.
- Experience:
- Three years of managerial experience with a non-profit organization.
- Proven experience with successful fundraising activities.
- Specific Skills:
- Proficient computer knowledge and skills.
- Possess creative problem-solving skills.
- Personal Characteristics:
- Have good people skills:
- Be friendly, neat, highly organized, energetic, communicative, cooperative, and flexible.
- Be an "ambassador" for the museum.
- Be able to work independently and be highly self-motivated.
- Physical Abilities:
- Note: NHC facilities are not ADA compliant.
- Have the ability to:
- Climb stairs multiple times a day.
- Stand outdoors for several hours.
Job URL:
Posting Start Date:
Monday, February 5, 2024
Posting End Date:
Saturday, April 6, 2024